Prepare against Miguel Alvarez
URY · World #64,981 classical · FIDE ID 3003515
Our database contains 86 games by Miguel Alvarez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Alvarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Alvarez before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,838 | 1,956 | Jul 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 30 | 15 | 41 | 34.9% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Alvarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Alvarez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues f4 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Alvarez usually continues f4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Miguel Alvarez's chess games
All 86 games by Miguel Alvarez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Claudio Coppola | 2,111 | chT-URU Serie A | A45 |
| Feb 2019 | Alexis Augoustis Funti | 1,984 | 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | C00 |
| Feb 2017 | Sebastian Ledesma | 1,951 | ch-URU sf | B23 |
| Aug 2010 | Hector Alejandro Musso | 1,900 | chT-URU Serie A | B04 |
| Oct 2013 | Juan Andres Sierra | 1,893 | ch-Pan American Amateur | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2019 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,880 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,860 |
| 3rd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,697 |
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,767 |
| 2nd Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,610 |
| URU pre olympic | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| ch-URU Seniors 50+ | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Alvarez's chess games?
86 games by Miguel Alvarez, from May 2010 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Miguel Alvarez has played.
What does Miguel Alvarez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Miguel Alvarez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Alvarez answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Alvarez play as White?
As White, Miguel Alvarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Alvarez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Alvarez most often plays: Alekhine Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Miguel Alvarez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Alvarez is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Miguel Alvarez played?
Our database contains 86 games by Miguel Alvarez, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Alvarez?
86 games by Miguel Alvarez reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.